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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.67, 4,733.60 and 964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.67, 4,733.60 and 964.41 is: 1,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.67 : 4,733.60 = 964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.67/4,733.60 = 964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.67x = 4,733.60 × 964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.67x = 4,565,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,131.18/3,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.64

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